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41657
10-06-2007, 05:19 AM
Thanks for this website. I do not own an rv, but have considered buying a travel trailer new or used class A motorhome. My question is what would be the advantage between a travel trailer (besides the obvious) and the motorhome as far as using them as a residence for about 3 months. I am older and want to go back to college and finish. Any advice on this matter would help, thank you.
dadburnett
10-11-2007, 10:48 AM
What are you going to be comfortable in? I kniow people who have fulltimed successfully for years with a pickup camper. Do you need the room and the expence of a class-A ... and what would you do for transportation around town. Some of the class-Cs are great but then you need another vehicle or have to take your home with you everywhere you go and that presents parking problems. A trailer or fifth-wheel can be dropped in an RV site.
There's are no hard and fast rules, it's all about what will work best for you. If you can afford the expense of two vehicles - a class A with a tow car, go for it! If economy is a consideration consider a trailer or 5th wheel.
Going back to college - good for you! And if you come to think that you might like the RV life style, consider "RV School" ... see www.lifeonwheels.com conducted at several universities around the USA.
highpockets
12-01-2007, 04:53 PM
Keep in mind, if you go with the motorhome, it will need to be started and ran a little everyonce and a while. The electrical hook-up should keep the battery up, (watch the battery water) but the motor needs to be ran, say once a wk maybe.
Good luck with you studies. d:^)
edjhill
12-26-2007, 10:23 PM
Basically, if the unit is going to sit for an extended period, I believe you're better off with a trailer. A motorized RV has to be run periodically to keep things from clogging or deteriorating. Also, fuel can go bad if it's just sitting unused.
On the other hand, if you're going to be traveling frequently, a motor home is a really great way to travel.
For the living space, trailers tend to be less expensive. Insurance and license fees also tend to be lower.
I just wrote a series of articles on my blog about choosing the "perfect" RV. Stop by and read them for whatever information might help you.
Ed Hill
www.EnjoyRVTravel.com